Chapter 331 - Is she trying to get rid of all my people in the palace? (1/2)

Zhao Ming then turned to Ji Cheng and said,” Your highness at first, I was not planning to say this. But seeing Consort Xiao Li feeling bad I think I should say this out clearly. ”

Ji Cheng looked at Zhao Ming seriously as he shifted all his attention to her. He wanted to know what it is so important that she has to talk at this moment.

Seeing her expressions the issue won't be that small.

” Today when I went to see Master Li, I saw Tao Qiu following me around. Lu shi has also seen her roaming around the lotus pavilion many times before as well. I ignored it at first but when I saw her a few times following me around, I thought I need to tell you about this matter. ” Zhao Ming looked at her seriously as she spoke her mind.

Zhao Ming knows that she can't do everything on herself. She needs to include Ji Cheng in everything or at least let him know about it, otherwise, she will be in trouble.

This place is unfamiliar to her and its rules are strange as well. That's why she needs to include Ji Cheng in everything to deal with Wen Xu and Xiao Li.

Zhao Ming looked at Ji Cheng with solemn expressions and continued, ” I am afraid that if I didn't say anything right now, something might happen to me later. If she is spying on me from the side then it can be very dangerous if I didn't inform you about it. If he didn't investigate the reason for her behaving this way and keeping a check on me then it can become a big issue in the future.”

Ji Cheng's eyes darkened hearing her words. It was indeed a big issue if not addressed properly.

' What if someone is trying to harm Zhao Ming?'

”Also, Consort Xiao Li is her Master. ” after saying this Zhao Ming turned to Xiao Li.

Xiao Li's face turned dark when she heard Zhao Ming's words. She never expected that Zhao Ming could find out about this.

What was she never expected was that she will tell Ji Cheng everything and that too in front of Wen Ru?

She has appointed Tao Qiu to keep an eye on Zhao Ming's movement. But she never expected her to figure it out and she didn't expect her to speak out like this.

She didn't hesitate to say her words in front of Ji Cheng.

Zhao Ming ignored Xiao Li's gaze which was trying to burn her alive and continued, ” Also, I am worried about Consort Xiao Li's safety. She is her maid and what if she was following her as well? What if she is sent by someone to keep a check on our activities? It could be really dangerous.” Zhao Ming exaggerated the situation.

She knows that it's Xiao Li's deed. But she needs to exaggerate a bit to make Ji cheng believe in her.

Xiao Li was startled when Zhao Ming called her name. Her face becomes pale as her lips quivered.

Zhao Ming deliberately reminded Ji Cheng that Tao Qiu was her maid.

Zhao Ming has already thrown Hao Mei out of the palace and now she was targeting Tao Qiu. ' Is she trying to get rid of all my people in the palace?'

Xiao Li's expressions turned perplexed as she looked at Ji Cheng's expressions from side-eye and could feel the air around him getting chilly. The aura around became darker and gloomy.

She could see his tightened jaw and his tightly clenched fists.

Xiao Li gulped seeing his strong demeanor. Her hands trembled to see his cold and scary aura.

” Sister, what are you talking about? Why.. Why did Tao Qiu follow you? She is just one of my maids. Why would she follow you around? You must have been mistaken.” Xiao Li tried to laugh it off saying that it must be her mistake.

” Moreover, we have punished Hao Mei in the afternoon. I am sure no one can dare to disrespect you. She must be there to work only. We should not go into it too much.” Xiao Li tried to make Zhao Ming forget about this incident and move on.

If Tao Qiu was caught then it will become difficult for her as well. Tao Qiu was the one who used to give her information about Zhao Ming.

Tao Qiu knows many secrets of her. If Tao Qiu was caught it would become hard for Xiao Li for her to protect herself.